Jessica L. Williams
About Jessica L. Williams
Jessica L. Williams is an Experience Coordinator at SDI Presence, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in customer research, business development, and community engagement, and has been recognized for her efforts in empowering women entrepreneurs.
Current Role at SDI Presence
Jessica L. Williams serves as the Experience Coordinator at SDI Presence, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on consulting various projects, particularly emphasizing operations for startups and companies. Her experience in this position contributes to her expertise in enhancing user experiences and operational efficiencies.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Jessica held several positions that enriched her professional background. She worked as a Customer Research Strategist at &yet from 2019 to 2021, and served as a Member of the Board of Advisors at Aleria Research Corporation for one year in 2019. Additionally, she was a Career Coach at General Assembly for 10 months in 2018-2019 and worked as a Resource Integrity Specialist at SpringFour from 2019 to 2023.
Education and Qualifications
Jessica L. Williams earned her Master of Science in Information Systems Management from the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago, completing her studies from 2003 to 2005. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems from Loyola University Chicago, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background supports her expertise in technology and business operations.
Community Engagement and Empowerment Initiatives
Jessica is actively involved in community engagement, particularly in empowering women entrepreneurs. She has helped over 80 women startups through her work with #WiSTEM and has supported over 75 students in their job search efforts. She also runs a newsletter called #jesspicks, which offers tips and tools for managing side hustles alongside day jobs.
Recognition and Awards
In 2019, Jessica L. Williams received the For Women & Diversity Award, recognizing her contributions to promoting diversity and supporting women in business. She was also highlighted as one of 9 Black Women Leaders Dedicated To Empowering Others and named one of 200 Black Women in Tech to follow on Twitter in 2018. Her work has been featured in publications such as Entrepreneur, Black Enterprise, and Brit&Co.